Rockhurst finished third in the Elite Division of the Gans Creek Classic on Friday night. Rockhurst junior Jack McGovern broke the state record with a time of 14:25.8. (photo by Rockhurst Athletics) Rockhurst junior Jack McGovern made headlines Friday night after he ran the fastest time ever by a high school runner on the Gans Creek course in Columbia, Missouri. Under the lights, McGovern paced all runners at the Gans Creek Classic and brought home a victory in the Elite Divi

Cross country teams began competing last week, and they will continue for the next two months before the postseason ramps up late next month. Here are some Class 5A boys to keep an eye on this fall. 1. Blue Valley Southwest’s Andrew Claar has established himself as one of the top cross country runners in Kansas after a standout sophomore season. Claar finished 15th at the state meet as a freshman in 2024 before making a huge jump as a sophomore, placing third in 2025. His thi

After more than two weeks of practice, cross country runners all across Kansas are beginning competitions this week. Here is a list of Kansas City area runners to watch in the Class 5A girls division. 1. Although she’s a bit outside the KC area, the Class 5A girls preseason preview wouldn’t be complete without Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz. She has established herself as one of the most accomplished distance runners in Kansas, putting together an extraordinary career at Sali